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Davejue1 wrote:Lovely looking Zed you have there.

Just saw your signature pic now that I'm on the PC. Clearly a man of similar good taste with that colour choice!

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Thanks!

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And some pics: http://i1341.photobucket.com/albums/o759/Dino_DD/Mobile%20Uploads/0EEA84FE-E092-4110-9DC0-BE34E1D83405_zpseu8zm085.jpg http://i1341.photobucket.com/albums/o759/Dino_DD/Mobile%20Uploads/03C275D5-0F4F-4364-8EDC-75164B4623A3_zpslaeeusno.jpg http://i1341.photobucket.com/albums/o759/Dino_D...

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Thanks for that link. Also remembered I have a seals direct catalogue and see they do it too: http://www.sealsdirect.co.uk/shopping.asp?intDepartmentId=3 Also google searched 'neoprene edge trim' and a few places come up and on eBay. Now just have to decide on the size of the mesh holes and thicknes...

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Hi,
Do you have a facelift switch or pre facelift switch?
I think the wiring was a bit different, will check. My car is pre facelift as below:

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Just saw this in BF: http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=2106208 I'll be doing mesh on my 2.8 bumper (main air dam and fog light cutouts and If I ever get the Hamman replica bumper would do the same to that). The supplier of the mesh in the US also supplies the trim that makes the ...

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I decide on this 3,5 cm one from eBay. Wasn't keen on the carbon look finish but figured it would be noticeable once on the car as it's so tiny. Will get a pic up, looks good. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/111068255438 I've seen a US facelift car with smooth black plastic plug over the antenna hole (so ...

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Just to update: I tried getting the crankshaft sensor out myself but despite having reasonable access to it (by removing the screen wash bottle, hose in front of sensor and moving the coolant bootle that is attached to the radiator out of the way) I could not get the hex bolt off. So before I damage...

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Never done it myself. With the creeping crack cure you don't have to split apart the items if the gap to be sealed is very small. If you are going to split it then you can use silicone or get a new gasket from BMW which I believe is cheap. I think there are some detailed posts in the knowledge base ...

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Thanks for the reply.
Your reasoning on the MAF make sense. Ordered a genuine part from Soper BMW (discount if you quote the .org forum), £99 incl postage.
Will report back when I fit it and clear codes!

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Hi guys, Have cleared codes and driven and just have 53 Crankshaft sensor. I had tried unplugging MAF to eliminate that so of course the code from that was stored. From reding up all three are common on these engines around my mileage and age. I have a crankshaft sensor on order an once changed will...

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Hi all, Have hooked my car up and read the codes and have gotten the following: 08 Air mass flow sensor 53 crankshaft sensor 41 camshaft sensor [url=http://s1341.photobucket.com/user/Dino_DD/media/Mobile%20Uploads/528F1B28-46A2-451D-A17C-CF91FFCDE67F_zpsilvbmaud.jpg.html] The symptoms when driving a...

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It's clear when dry, milky white when wet.
Very runny, almost like water (it is water based).
Wipes off easily enough though if you get some on the bodywork.

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So need a new stub ariel. I get no radio signal in my car with the whip or stub (BMW stub I believe) and don't care for the radio signal anyway, not with the supersprint exhaust! So I want a tiny short little stubby ariel. Seen some on eBay, saw another member here with a Citreon one. What do you ha...

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Lovely car.
I'd like to know which Citroen stubby ariel did you fit?

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The only other leak I have is into the boot and that has been traced to the butyl seal so needs a new top at some point. Nothing major and now that I don't use her daily she is under a car cover when it rains. I had this and used "CAPTAIN TOLLEY CREEPING CRACK CURE" found on ebay............

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This looks great. Love the different touches you've made, looks unique. Have you any better pics from the rear- interested in that bumper number plate combo. Is it a facelift bumper with US style plate or something else? Love the splitter. Looks like allot of hassle to fit. I've noticed that the Vec...

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Hi Cal,
I've already set it as an auction only so will have to see how it goes on eBay first.

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Well we all know the best BMW's are always the prefacelift, hence the M's never get facelifts! So this one is not worth collecting!!! Re convertibles - I've lived in SA, Greece and UK and it is in the UK I used the convertible the most. The other countries were simply too hot. In a Greece a sunny da...

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Wait until you've cleaned my other wheels: http://i1341.photobucket.com/albums/o759/Dino_DD/Mobile%20Uploads/D7C78347-11CE-4FB6-BC97-FA3900100BD6_zpsnw27r7ao.png Style 78's feel like a holiday after the Beyern Multis... Seeing pics of your cars with 78's does make me wonder why I'm selling but I'm r...

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SOLD Pair of Z3 Mirrors in OEM Montreal Blue. Both have flawless mirror glass, working heaters and working motors with the wire and plug. The drivers side has none of the common corrosion on the base and is ready to use. It has some stone chips as pictured. The passenger side has a broken mounting b...

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I've decided to sell my set of 78's. The are 17inch, staggered fitment from a 2002 model 2.2i Sport edition. Fits e36, e37. More fitment details here: http://www.bmwstylewheels.com/bmw/78 They are listed on ebay: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251511721515?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m155...

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Thanks for he replies guys. I'll have to look more into this. The £16 solution suggete looks good just means more diddly software by the looks of it. Not sure of £50 solutions really offer much more (for a 98 Z3 2.8 as not that many toys to programme etc). Just want to do some DIY on simple engine i...

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Looking at getting some diagnostics gear myself.
Had anyone on here done as Xvar suggests and can share if it works?
I'm looking to read engine codes (to see if it's cam position sensor or another issue) and reset service lights after I service.

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Hi, do you mean the rigid hose with a soft sort of padding that goes from under the rubber intake (just after the MAF) an then clamps onto a fitting on the engine? I just had mine off along with the rubber boot (that is after the MAF) and could not see any visible cracks but wondering if the cracks ...

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Ref the seat connection plugs. I had the same but had 2002 seats in a 1998 car so had the yellow connector on the seat side. I used the connectors from my old seats to replace the yellow connectors. I would think the easiest for you is to get connectors from the a pre facelift car (breakers or someo...

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Thanks for tips.
I have to admit not having any idea what those parts are that you refer hence I needs some pics just to 100%!

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Hi All, Does anyone have some pics of where they place Axle stands when they jack up their Z3? I will be doing some work on the car and want to leave it up safely for a couple of days and want to be sure I put them in the rights place (with young kids I get a few hours on the weekend if I'm lucky to...

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Going for black. Want to try out plasti dip for a matte finish.
I'm taking out the fogs and going for a M look (it's the the standard 2.8 sports bumper). Have tried it out and looks good but needs some mesh to cover the holes to look finished (instead if just missing the fogs!).

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I'm looking to fit aftermarket mesh. I've had the bumper off and pretty easy to do thanks to the posts on here. I'll take it off again to make the mesh fit. As it'll be mounted from behind I'll be able to fix it securely and neatly and look OEM so don't want to spend £50 because it shaped to fit alr...

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I'm looking to change the grilles in the lower section of the bumper to the mesh like on the facelift models. I'm also removing the fogs and covering those with mesh. Does anyone know the size of the holes on the mesh? I see plenty of supply on eBay for mesh with different hole sizes and want to get...

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I just followed the instructions here (as per Mike and SB) and got the bumper off easily enough (well once I got an extender bar for my ratchet and an adapter bit for the T50!). I've swapped bumper covers so removed the carrier from the cover to go onto the new bumper. Did not have the plastic rivet...

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Ito give some perspective on what they actually sell for: I recently sold my Cosmos black top with OEM mounting kit for 900. It was in excellent condition, not a respray job. This one if in excellent nick together with the very useful stand and bag is not badly priced at 700. My listing was Buy it N...

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I found what seems to be the main seller for these bumpers and skirts in UK: http://unqshop.com/BMW.Z3 Pricing is a bit less than eBay sellers. I'll check if they have parts in stock as Id like to see the finish of the Grp before purchase to see if it is as smooth as in the pics. I've noticed that i...

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If you are moulding skirts can you get some aero skirts to mould? They are nice but rare.
Used normal sills are easy to get hold of second hand now in UK but new fiberglass aero sills would be interesting...

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How does this compare sound wise with the Simota?
Actually, what is the difference between this and the Simota one (sorry not fully up to speed on these!)?

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Hi Lee, I have parts 20 and 21. I also have 2 blanking plates BUT they both have a neat hole for LEDs in them for the aftermarket alarm. The 3rd spot in the middle will be taken up by the HRW switch). If you didn't want the blanks with holes I know you can get them new at 5.00 each from the dealer a...

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Which brand of spacers and bolts are you guys using?

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What width and offset are you summer wheels? My Beyern Multis are 9,5j (can't remember offset) and sit pretty flush but I reckon a 5mm spacer is worth a try as with the ride height as it is the tops are pushed ended the arch. Too much time looking at the US cars in the internet gives me all sorts of...

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Those do sit nicely.
Do you use the spacers with your other bigger wheels too?

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Good to know. Just tested them and they seem to be working fine I think they didn't like being wet...
Looked in the fuse box and didn't see an fuses fr heated seats just seat controls (electric seats).

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How does it drive with the lighter body?

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Thanks Brian. Pretty rare colour you have there don't think I've seen one on the road. Do you have any more from different angles and from the rear, just want to see how it fills out. Mine is lowered so the tops of the wheels already sit a fair bit inside the arch. Hi have no rubbing with my other 9...

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bertiejaffa wrote:FYI, I fitted heated pads to my standard tanin red seats in my 2.0l - £50 off ebay, connector block under the seat... warm bum - happy days

Did they work with the OEM 2 stage heated seat switches ok?

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Anyone running Style 78s on a lowered Z with spacers. I'm thinking of approx 20mm at the rear and 10-15mm on the fronts with appropriate bolts (hub centric of course). Currently looks too sunk in at the back. May raise the rear a touch (depending on what that will do for handling) http://i1341.photo...

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Does anyone know if you have to sit/apply pressure to the seat/heater element for it to work or does it hear regardless of occupancy?

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It's just the lower half I think but need to test the upper half to be sure. I don't have a multimeter to check readings. I can swap switches from the passenger side to rule that out. Will check fuses. Didn't realize if had any as when I fitted the seats and switches I never fitted any fuses (my car...

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If it works as waistcoat after 3 yrs then can't argue with that! It's really pretty simple to get the seats apart. So far I've seen the mats for around 120 each so 360 is not a bad price given it'll take me about 4 hours working flat out, maybe longer. Does the company that quotes you have a website...

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I think I may need to change the heated seat element ( mat) on my drivers seat. The window was open and the seat got drenched. I have taken the seat apart completely (removed covers, foam and element so it is all dry, also repaired saggy bolster). There do not appear to be any breaks in the elements...

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